My Life in Jewish Renewal - A Memoir (Hardcover)

This powerful memoir chronicles the life of one of America's most celebrated rabbis-Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi, or "Reb Zalman" as he is fondly known to friends and followers. The book traces his life from a youth in the shadow of the Nazis through the tumultuous 1960s in America to his position as a renowned religious leader today. Often controversial for his attraction to cultural mavericks and religious rebels, Reb Zalman's colorful lifetime includes a striking cast of characters across faith traditions, including Timothy Leary, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Thomas Merton, the Dalai Lama, and more. The book traces Reb Zalman's work creating the vibrant Jewish Renewal movement that emphasizes spiritual experience and continues to touch Jews around the world today. Reb Zalman often illustrates his talks with anecdotes from his life, and My Life in Jewish Renewal brings together the life story of this beloved leader for the first time. Reb Zalman often illustrates his talks with stories from his life, and My Life in Jewish Renewal brings together the complete life story of this beloved leader for the first time.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	September 2012
Authors:	Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
As told to:	Edward Hoffman
Dimensions:	236 x 158 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	258
ISBN-13:	978-1-4422-1327-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Religious & spiritual Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General Books > Biography > Religious & spiritual Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Judaism > General
LSN:	1-4422-1327-2
Barcode:	9781442213272

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